Sobriety & A Mother’s Will to Never Give Up

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“I love sober spitfires and especially this one!” Dedee met Carrie at the Hazelden Betty Ford 40th anniversary and again more personally when Cini Robb (another ‘Betty’ aka: those who have recovered at one of their facilities) recommended Dedee have her on her podcast. “I am SO honored to have such an inspirational woman in so many ways on my podcast where she was able to be so beautifully transparent and genuine while sharing her story… I just know her story of strength will inspire others to never give up on what they want in life…”

Carrie Steinseifer-Bates is a three-time Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming, a mom of two beautiful girls, and a grateful alumnus of The Betty Ford Center. After her own personal battle with Substance Use Disorder, Carrie made the decision to use her platform and dedicate her life to helping others find the resources and help they need to obtain recovery. Carrie is committed to eliminating stigma and the barriers that stand in the way of recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. She takes her own intimate personal understanding of addiction to communities and families across the nation. She uses her own experiences to show the incredible power of addiction and recovery. Carrie is a Sr. Outreach Manager and a National Recovery Ambassador for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and carries the message of addiction and the hope of recovery to individuals, families and communities.